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's 14th career album, 2014's
, once again showcases the veteran saxophonist's funky take on smooth jazz and instrumental R&B. The album is
's first actual solo release since 2010's
. It also comes on the heels of his 2012 collaboration with guitarist
,
. As with those and other past
releases,
is a highly dynamic album with tracks that run the gamut from kinetic, finger-snapping funk ("Slam Dunk") to atmospheric, sensual slow jams ("Because of You") to layered, Latin-inflected numbers ("Fiesta Interlude").
also makes room for a few well-chosen covers in
's "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" and the
'80s classic "True Colors." Similarly engaging are such cuts as the
-inspired midtempo groover "The Duke," the evocative
vocal feature "Where Did We Go Wrong?," and the uplifting album closer "Gospel." Instrumentally,
shines a spotlight on
's generous musical ability, and many of the tracks here feature multi-tracked saxophone intros (all played by
). Of course, the main draw with
is his soulful improvisation, and of that,
has plenty. Ultimately,
might not be a game-changer for
, but for longtime fans looking for an album that delivers on his urbane, sophisticated smooth jazz sound, it's a sure thing. ~ Matt Collar